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Ephesus Small Group Tour from Kusadasi Port Cruiser Only

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Selçuk, Turkey
  • 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the remarkable Roman ruins of Ephesus with this full-day shore excursion from Kusadasi. Enjoy a hassle-free day trip with port pickup and lunch included, plus guaranteed skip-the-line admission to the UNESCO-listed archaeological site. Take in all the highlights on a guided walking tour, including the Temple of Artemis, the Celsus Library, the Varius Baths, and the Temple of Domitian, then visit the House of the Virgin Mary.
  • Guided Ephesus tour with an English or Spanish-speaking guide
  • Includes lunch and the House of the Virgin Mary
  • Hourly morning departures: no waiting around at the port
  • Small-group experience with a maximum of 15 people

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Parking Fees
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees
  • Entrance fee - Ephesus
    €40.00 per person
  • Entrance fee - House of Virgin Mary
    €10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

  • Kusadasi cruise port

Pickup details

Visit to Ephesus Travel Agency warmly welcomes cruise passengers at the port's main exit gate.

Itinerary

1

Bibliotheque de Celsus

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Ephesus Ancient City

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

3

The Temple of Artemis

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

The House of the Virgin Mary

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

5

State Agora

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Temple of Domitian

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

7

Baths of Varius

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A great tour with so much history!

richard_h, Oct 2025
Cetin showed us the ruins, the house of Mary, Artemis temple, and a great lunch! He explained all the history and answered all our questions. It was a great day and a great tour. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hello ; Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes, Umut KURT Managing Partner Visit to Ephesus team

The most fun and informative tour to take!

Sonya_T, Jul 2023
My mom and I had the pleasure of learning everything we needed to know about Ephesus, Turkey, and a lot of things in between from our guide, Ibrahim! We had a great time with him and Eda. We really did learn so much! Every question we had, if we had one, was answered, and then some. We had a great lunch and got to do a lot of shopping! We highly recommend this tour. It was informative, fun, and so cool to see all the sites of Ephesus.

Amazing Tour!!!

Michele_P, May 2022
Excellent tour. Orkan the guide was very friendly and he explained all the history of Ephesus with passion and knowledge. It was a pleasure chatting with him. Professional driver as well. Nice spot for lunch. Highly recommended. Michele & Andreea

Response from Host, May 2023

We sincerely appreciate your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience during your journey with us. Your feedback acts as a driving force for us to continuously enhance our services and exceed your expectations. We eagerly look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Warm regards,

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